gladysmckenzie
Jul 5, 2008, 07:08 AM
Attempting to locate the bathroom rough-in located in the finished basement with floor tiles.  The previous owner tells me there's a dap out located in the floor for the toilet. How can I locate this dap out without pulling up the wrong tiles?  I tried using a magnet sliding it across the floor in hopes to  feel the magnetic force. Thus far unsuccessful.   Thanks!
speedball1
Jul 5, 2008, 07:19 AM
A magnet won't pick up on PVC or ABS drainage.  The tub dap-out will be located about 15 inches off one wall and right next to another.  Simply take and tap around the most likely spots. When you here a hollow sound then bust up the tile.  The toilet stub-up can be found 12" off the finished wall.  If you've located the tub the toilet should be right near it.  Or, you could call in a locating service such as Blood Hound.  Blood Hound Underground (http://www.bloodhoundunderground.com/index.asp) 
Good luck,  Tom